Washer log



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Nov. 8, 1932.

A yg W. A. FYE

WASHER LOG Filed Jan. 18, 1932 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 p/fi Wzffje AllorneyInuenlor Patented Nov. 8, 1932 UNITED STATES- PATENT; OFFICE WILLIAM A.FYI], OF STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA, ASSIGNOR T0 MCLANAHAN 8c STONECORPORATION, OF HOLLIDAYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, A CORPORATION OFPENNSYLVANIA WASHER LOG Application filed January 18, 1932. Serial No.587,394.

The present inventionrelates to new and useful improvements in logs forWashing machines of the type used for washing stones, ores, sand, etc.and has for some of its objects to provide, in a manner as hereinafterset forth, a device of this character which will be simple inconstruction, exceedingly strong and durable, eflicient and reliable inoperation and which may be manufactured at low cost.

All of the foregoing and still further objects and advantages of theinvention will become apparent from a study of the followingspecification, taken in connection with the accompanying drawingswherein like characters of reference designate corresponding partsthroughout the several views, and wherein Figure 1 is a view in sideelevation of a log constructed in accordance with the pres entinvention.

Figure 2 is a view in end elevationrof the log.

Figure 3 is a view in vertical transverse section taken substantially onthe line 33 of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a view principally in longitudinal section through the log.

iFigures 5, 6 and 7 are vertical transverse sectional views throughslightly modified forms of the invention.

Referring now to the drawings in detail, it will be seen that the log isof polygonal transverse cross section and comprises a plurality of angleirons 1, having their longitudinal edges abutting each other and buttwelded, as at 2. Thus, a hollow log is provided of great strength anddurability.

In the end portions of the hollow body which is thus provided arethecastings 3, also hollow, which are fixed in position in any suitablemanner. Projecting longitudinally from the outer ends of the castings3are the trunnions 4 for rotatably supporting the log.

The oppositely disposed side walls of the log are provided with alignedopenings 5 and the castings 3 are also provided with openings 6 whichregister with the adjacent openings 5. The aligned openings 5 and 6 arefor the passage ofthe bolts 7 which secure the paddle bases 8 to thesides of the log. The reference numeral 9 designates paddles which aremounted'in the bases 8. As will be apparent, the bolts 7 and the paddlebases 8 further strengthen the log and the assembly of the angle irons.

' The forrnof the invention illustrated in Figures 1 to 4:, inclusive,of the drawings is constructed of quarter section angle irons while theform of the invention illustrated in Fi ure 5 of the drawings isconstrucred of hal' section angle irons. The modification illustrated inFigure 6 of the drawings is constructed of opposed, complemental channelirons. It will be noted that all of the forms of the inventionillustrated in Figures 1 to 6', inclusive, are substantially square incross 'sectioni However, the logs may be of any desired polygonal crosssectional shape, For example, as seen in Figure 7, the log is hexagonalin cross section and is formed from third sections having theirlongitudinal edges butt welded.

In Figure 5 of the drawings, the half section angle irons are designatedby the reference numeral 10, the same being welded as at 11, thusproviding the, joints at two of the diagonally opposite corners of thecompleted log. In the form of the invention illustrated in Figures 1 to4, inclusive, of the drawings, it will be noted that the joints are atthe longitudinal centers of the sides of the log. In Figure 6 of thedrawings, the duplicate channel'irons are designated by the referencenumeral 12 and are welded, as at 13. It will thus be seen that in thisform of the invention the joints are at the longitudinal centers of twoopposite sides of the log. In Figure 7 of the drawings, the thirdsection angle irons are designated by the reference numeral 14: and arewelded, as at 15, thus providing a joint at every second angle or cornerof the 7 log.

It is believed that the many advantages of a washer log constructed inaccordance with the present invention will be readily understood, andalthough the preferred embodiments of the invention are as illustratedand described, it is to be understood that changes in the details ofconstruction and in the combination and arrangement of parts may beresorted to which will fall within the scope of the invention asclaimed.

What is claimed is 1. A washer log having aligned openings extendingtherethrough, paddle bases mounted on opposite sides of said log andhaving openings aligned with the openings in said log, paddles mountedin the bases, and bolts extending through the aligned openings in thelog and bases for securing pairs of the bases to said log.

2. A washer log comprising a hollow, elongated body having alignedopenings in opposite sides thereof, paddles mounted on said oppositesides of the body and having openings aligned with said first-namedopenings, and bolts passing through said first and second named alignedopenings for securing pairs of the paddles in position.

3. A washer log of polygonal transverse section having aligned openingsin its opposed walls, paddles mounted on said opposed walls and havingopenings aligned with said first named openings, and bolts extendingthrough said first and second named openings for securing pairs of thepaddles in position.

4. A washer log comprising an elongated hollow body of polygonaltransverse section having aligned openings in its opposed walls,castings mounted in the end portions of the body, trunnions projectingfrom the castings, said castings having openings therein aligned withthe first named openings, paddles mounted on the opposed walls of thebody and having openings aligned with said first and second namedopenings, and bolts extending through the aligned openings in the body,castings and paddles for securing the pad dles in position on the bodyand for securing the castings in position in said body.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

lVILLIAM A. FYE.

